Stephen W. Smith’s scientific contributions

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End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care: Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process
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March 2012

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Stephen W. Smith

Those involved in end-of-life decision making must take into account both legal and ethical issues. This book starts with a critical reflection of ethical principles including ideas such as moral status, the value of life, acts and omissions, harm, autonomy, dignity and paternalism. It then explores the practical difficulties of regulating end-of-life decisions, focusing on patients, healthcare professionals, the wider community and issues surrounding 'slippery slope' arguments. By evaluating the available empirical evidence, the author identifies preferred ways to regulate decisions and minimise abuses at the end of life, and outlines an ethical theory which can provide practical guidance for those engaged in end-of-life decisions.

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... Failure to do so may lead to cultural insensitivity or offence, exacerbating ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in these contexts. Overall, addressing the bioethical issues surrounding the use of AI in postmortem scenarios requires a nuanced understanding of consent, privacy, dignity, and cultural sensitivity to ensure ethical and respectful practices.Upon reviewing some of the man works of the "Law and Bioethics" field, especially more generalist, death-focused works such as Spielman (2006), Smith (2012) and Corrales Compagnuci et al., (2022, I noticed a distinct lack of debates regarding the subjective aspects of the deceased. It seems most concerns revolve around more "material" issues, such as cadaver rights, organs, and family issues. ...

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O dilema ético da necromancia digital: o caso de Elis Regina e uma solução parcial por parte dos legisladores brasileiros
End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care: Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process
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  • March 2012

Stephen W. Smith